Kirk Walsh

Sea Dogs is a fully mobile, turnkey hot dog operation based in Oak Island, North Carolina. Operating just approximately 2.5 months per year during peak tourist season, the business generates roughly $75,000 in annual gross revenue.Sea Dogs operates under established agreements with major national big-box retailers, providing access to high-traffic locations with built-in customer flow. The business is fully mobile and designed for efficient setup, breakdown, and daily operation. For beach operations, having a relationship with a commissary is convenient, but it is not required. Sea Dogs follows local and state health department guidelines.The business includes a fleet of three hot dog carts and three mobile beach carts, allowing for flexible placement across multiple high-traffic locations.A key component of the business’s value lies in its existing permits and licensing. Current permitting held by Sea Dogs is somewhat limited ... Less

Seize a truly rare opportunity to plant your flag in one of coastal North Carolina’s fastest-growing beach communities. This approximately 2,400 SF fully built-out restaurant and bar is located along the most visible corridor into Carolina Beach, offering outstanding exposure to both year-round residents and peak-season visitors. Opened just over a year ago, the facility feels nearly new—all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) are in excellent condition. This is a genuine second-generation restaurant space in a market where such opportunities seldom come to market, saving a future operator significant time and build-out cost. Walk in ready for any Chef driven restaurant. The assumable lease is way below market and actually one of the only available spaces on the island. ... Less

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a unique bar in the heart of one of North Carolina’s most desirable coastal markets. Good Lie Mini Golf Bar combines entertainment and upscale bar service in a highly engaging format that continues to gain traction with both locals and visitors.Located on Castle Street, one of Wilmington’s fastest-growing corridors, the business benefits from increasing foot traffic, revitalization projects, and strong neighborhood momentum. The surrounding area has quickly become a destination for dining, nightlife, and boutique retail, positioning this business at the center of a vibrant and expanding entertainment district.The business has demonstrated strong year-over-year growth from its first year of operation into its second, reflecting increasing brand awareness, repeat customer activity, and improved operational efficiencies. Revenue performance and customer demand continue to trend positively, ... Less

Located in the heart of South Front District in Wilmington, Sugar Buzzed is a turnkey adult candy store with bold branding, creative product offerings, and a proven record of strong financial performance. Situated in one of the city’s fastest-growing mixed-use neighborhoods, the business benefits from exceptional year-round foot traffic, high visibility, and a loyal, repeat customer base.The South Front District continues to attract both locals and visitors, surrounded by dense residential developments, popular restaurants, breweries, boutiques, and event venues that drive steady walk-in traffic throughout the week. The space is modern, well-maintained, and intentionally designed to create a fun, welcoming, and memorable customer experience.A unique strength of the business is its balanced and diversified revenue model: approximately 50% of inventory sales come from conventional candy products, while the remaining 50% comes ... Less

Located in the heart of one of the Downtown Wilmington’s most vibrant historic downtown districts, this established, full-service restaurant is known for its inviting atmosphere, high-quality cuisine, and long-standing reputation within the community. A staple in the market for many years, the restaurant attracts a loyal local following as well as steady tourist traffic, creating a reliable and diverse customer base.This operation delivers consistently strong financial performance, generating approximately $1.6 million in annual revenue, with clear opportunities to further increase sales through expanded catering, private events, and extended operating hours.The restaurant offers a turn-key, fully built-out commercial kitchen, well-maintained equipment package, experienced staff, and excellent visibility in one of the area’s most desirable dining corridors. The location benefits from strong foot traffic, walkability, and ... Less

Haven of Southport represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity featuring an established café/gelato operation combined with prime commercial real estate in Southport, North Carolina's historic waterfront district. This turnkey enterprise operates within the competitive restaurant and food service sector, serving both the local residential market and the seasonal tourism economy.The business maintains an established customer base through consistent food service operations, regular entertainment programming, and strategic positioning within Southport's high-traffic commercial corridor. The property has undergone comprehensive renovation, delivering modern operational infrastructure while preserving the character appropriate to the historic coastal setting.Operational Highlights:• Established restaurant operation with documented revenue history• Prime commercial location with high pedestrian traffic and visibility• Fully ... Less

This is a rare opportunity to step into a fully built-out ice cream and dessert space located in one of Wilmington’s most visible and heavily trafficked retail corridors. Positioned on Oleander Drive near the mall, the site benefits from exceptional daily traffic counts, strong surrounding demographics, and prominent street exposure.The offering is structured as a startup opportunity package, not the sale of an ongoing operating business. It includes the leased space along with all furniture, fixtures, and equipment, allowing a new owner to rebrand and launch a new ice cream or dessert-oriented concept with significantly reduced startup costs and timeline.The existing layout and infrastructure are well suited for ice cream, milkshakes, desserts, and similar concepts, while still offering flexibility for a variety of food and beverage uses. This makes the opportunity ideal for an owner-operator or small group seeking a ... Less